My husband and I recently started working out at home. I re-took my measurements, and realized I had lost 3/4” in my bust, 1 1/4” in my waist, and 1 3/4” in my hips since my last measurements were taken a little over a year prior. As I’m still figuring out pattern manipulation and drafting, I figured this was a good opportunity for me to practice making new slopers. In this post, I’ve given my measurements, as well as provided the measurement chart I use.
Last updated: 01/01/2022
My measurements
Below are my new measurements, listed in both inches and cm:
| # | MEASUREMENT TYPE | MEASUREMENT (INCHES) | MEASUREMENT (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back width | 16″ | 40.6 |
| 2 | Shoulder line | 5″ | 12.7 |
| 3 | Back length | 16″ | 40.6 |
| 4 | Front length | 18″ | 45.7 |
| 5 | Bust depth | 11 3/4″ | 29.8 |
| 6 | Bust point to bust point | 9 1/2″ | 24.1 |
| 7 | Upper bust circumference | 35 1/4″ | 89.5 |
| 8 | Bust circumference | 36 3/8″ | 92.4 |
| 9 | Bra cup size | 36C (underwire size 38) | — |
| 10 | Under bust circumference | 30 1/4″ | 76.8 |
| 11 | Waist circumference | 29 3/4″ | 75.6 |
| 12 | Hip circumference | 39 1/4″ | 99.7 |
| 13 | Hip depth (front) Hip depth (side) | 7 3/4″ 10 1/2″ | 19.7 26.7 |
| 14 | Waist to ankle | 44″ | 111.8 |
| 15 | Waist to knee | 24 3/4″ | 62.9 |
| 16 | Crotch depth | 10 1/2” | 26.7 |
| 17 | Bicep circumference | 10 7/8″ | 27.6 |
| 18 | Elbow circumference | 11″ | 27.9 |
| 19 | Wrist circumference | 6 1/2″ | 16.5 |
| 20 | Shoulder cup length | 5″ | 12.7 |
| 21 | Bicep depth | 6 1/8″ | 15.5 |
| 22 | Elbow depth | 13 3/4″ | 34.9 |
| 23 | Arm length | 24 1/4″ | 61.6 |
| 24 | Under arm length | 19 1/2″ | 49.5 |
Why I have both metric and imperial measurements
I have a few thoughts on why the metric system (cm) is superior to the imperial system (inches). I came to this conclusion after I had my measurements taken, which was done in inches. Therefore, I simply converted those inches into cm. I like to have both because I know inches well and can visualize their measurement. On the other hand, cm are much easier to divide, and that way I don’t have to deal with complicated fractions (like 29/32).
Conclusion
Part of the reason I’ve shared my measurements is so I can reference it whenever I need to. Also, it may be useful for some to understand the types of measurements I am working with, perhaps to better understand the types of adjustments I make to patterns. I’ve found it helpful to see other people’s real measurements, so maybe this can help someone else.